2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Williamston, NC vs Atlanta, GA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Atlanta, is 80% more than it is in Williamston and is 0% above the National Average.
- Williamston unemployment rate is 5.3%.
- Atlanta unemployment rate is 5.3%.
 Williamston, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate5.3%5.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth-1.4%2.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth22.1%46.8%33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%8.9%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.3%5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$25,095$54,466$37,638
 Household Income$38,322$69,164$69,021
 Family Median Income$42,511$93,051$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Williamston, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K18.2%14.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K3.9%4.1%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K21.0%7.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.3%6.6%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K11.8%6.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.1%6.1%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K7.7%8.4%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.8%11.0%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K5.9%13.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K0.6%7.4%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K2.6%14.6%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Williamston, NCAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Management, business, finance12.8%24.8%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science2.7%10.1%6.5%
 Community, social services8.4%1.7%1.8%
 Legal0.0%3.5%1.2%
 Education, library2.4%7.1%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.1%4.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.7%5.4%6.2%
 Healthcare support0.9%1.2%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.3%2.3%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving6.2%4.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance7.4%2.9%3.6%
 Personal care2.0%2.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.4%19.3%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.0%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair16.4%2.2%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving7.4%7.9%13.1%
Reviews for Williamston    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

You may not see Williamston as the greatest place on earth but I find it a welcome to come home to visit. I was born and raised in Williamston and due to being married  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Full of welfare recipients, drugs, crime, and nasty people. No decent jobs, mostly uneducated people that think that the Taxpayers owe them something. Schools are  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Williamston

Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

   |    Reply

Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

   |    Reply

Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Atlanta



PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.